The Amarillo Pioneer Podcast with Thomas Warren

In today's episode, we hear from Tonya C. "Lady Butterscotch" Winston, a candidate for Amarillo mayor in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Tonya is running, her plans for Amarillo, why the city needs to make a "prolific u-turn," and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Today, we are bringing you a special candidate Q&A with Jeff McGunegle, a candidate for Amarillo mayor. Jeff answers some of the burning questions of this campaign and provides insight into why he is running for mayor in 2023. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. PLEASE NOTE: This interview was originally live streamed on The Amarillo Pioneer F...

In today's episode, we hear from Hobert Gunny Brown, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran running for Amarillo City Council Place 4 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Gunny is running, his thoughts on the Civic Center, his plans for water rights, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Dick Ford, a local businessman and incumbent member of the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees, who is running for re-election in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Dick is running for re-election, the issues he wants to tackle, his biggest accomplishments in office, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer....

In today's episode, we hear from Don Tipps, a local insurance broker running for Amarillo City Council Place 2 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why Don is running, the issues he wants to tackle, his thoughts on the Civic Center, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Jeff McGunegle, a life coach and educator who is running for Amarillo mayor in the May 6th local election. We discuss Jeff's life and background, what got him into the race, his thoughts on the Civic Center issue, what local voters might not know about him, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Ryan Brown, a local attorney who is now running for Amarillo ISD Board in the May 6th local election. We discuss his policy proposals, what got him into the race, what local voters might not know about him, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. Show less

In today's episode, we hear from Kelsey Richardson, a claims analyst running for Amarillo City Council Place 1 in the May 6th local election. We discuss why she's running, what issues she wants to tackle in office, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Les Simpson, the former publisher of the Amarillo Globe-News, who is now running for Amarillo City Council Place 4 in the May 6th local election. We discuss his policy proposals, what got him into the race, what local voters might not know about him, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Robin Leeah, a local educator, mother, and concerned parent running for the Amarillo ISD Board of Trustees in the May 6th local election. We discuss her policy proposals, her vision for Amarillo ISD, and more. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com. CORRECTION: Robin Leeah has reached out to inform voters that she...

In today's episode, we hear from Don Collins, a former Elkhart City Councilman and 2023 candidate for mayor of Amarillo. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Mike Yazbek, a local knife sharpener and candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

In today's episode, we hear from Jason Foglesong, a candidate for the Amarillo College Board of Regents in the upcoming May 6th election. For more information about the upcoming election cycle, visit www.amarillopioneer.com.

Aaron Sorrells is a businessman and a Republican candidate for Texas Lieutenant Governor in the March 2022 primary election, challenging the incumbent Dan Patrick. In today's episode, Sorrells calls in to discuss his campaign for Texas Lieutenant Governor and the issues he plans to tackle on the campaign trail next year. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, and more, visit www.amar...

George P. Bush is incumbent Texas Land Commissioner, a Republican candidate for Texas Attorney General, and the nephew of former U.S. President George W. Bush. In today's episode, Commissioner Bush calls in to discuss his campaign for Attorney General, why he decided to run for Texas' top legal job this year, and the lessons he has learned from two terms in office as a Texas elected official. • Fo...

Beto O'Rourke is a former U.S. Representative from El Paso, a 2020 Democratic presidential candidate, and a 2022 candidate for Texas Governor. In today's episode, O'Rourke calls in from the campaign trail to discuss his newly-minted bid for Governor, the changes he wants to see made as Governor, which past Texas Governor is his biggest inspiration, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Pa...

Danny Harrison is a businessman and Republican candidate for Texas Governor in the upcoming 2022 state election. A self-described "independent Republican," Harrison is running on a platform of lowering taxes and securing the border. In today's episode, Harrison calls in to discuss his campaign for Governor, his plans if he is elected, and his positions on the issues that are on the minds of Texans...

Trey Martinez Fischer is a State Representative for the San Antonio-area House District 116. Many Texans may also know Fischer as one of the Texas House Democrats who broke quorum, flying to Washington, D.C. earlier this month to protest certain bills under consideration by the Texas House. In today's episode, Rep. Fischer calls in to discuss the Democrats' trip to D.C., their meetings with Vice P...

Weston Martinez is a businessman, former Texas Real Estate Commissioner, and a Republican candidate for Texas Land Commissioner in 2022. In today's episode, Martinez calls in to discuss his campaign for Land Commissioner, what separates him from his opponents (and from the incumbent), what he believes the future should hold for the Alamo, and more. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, a...

Jason Tillery is a U.S. Navy veteran, podcast co-host, and former candidate for Amarillo City Council, Place 1 in the May 1, 2021 municipal election. In today's episode, Jason calls in to discuss his new podcast with local personalities Dan Butcher and Mike Gay, his race for the Amarillo City Council, and his advice for future local candidates. Plus, Jason tells us how he will continue to serve lo...

Andrew Jewell is a candidate for the Libertarian Party's nomination for Texas Governor in 2022. In today's episode, Jewell calls in to discuss his campaign for Governor, the priorities he plans to tackle on the campaign trail, and the vision he wants to bring to general election voters next year as his party's nominee for Texas' top elected office. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandle, a...

Jake Collier is a Republican political strategist, consultant, and political pundit. In today's episode, Collier calls in to discuss the results of the 2021 Texas legislative session, whether this session saw adequate delivery on conservative legislative priorities, and what topics should be on an agenda for a summer special session of the Legislature. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Panhandl...

2020 presidential candidate, 2018 Democratic nominee for the U.S. Senate in Texas, and former U.S. Representative Beto O'Rourke is the guest on our podcast today, discussing the results of the 87th Legislative Session and his opinions on issues such as voting rights and calls for a special session this summer. O'Rourke also addresses questions about his own political future and where his focus wil...

Paul Belew is a Decatur criminal defense attorney and a Republican candidate for Texas Governor in the 2022 election cycle. A political newcomer, Belew is hoping to take his experience in the courtroom to work for citizens in Austin. In today's episode, Belew calls in to discuss his experience, his campaign, and the priorities he plans to tackle, if elected. • For news for West Texas, the Texas Pa...

Ali Ramos is a social worker, graphic designer, community activist, and candidate for Amarillo City Council, Place 4. Ramos is well known in the Amarillo community for his advocacy work and is perhaps best known for her work in opposing the opening of the Big Beaners restaurant in Amarillo last year. In today's episode, Ali calls in to discuss her campaign for the Amarillo City Council, why she wa...